Forums

Building with Biology forums provide an opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversations with scientists about important issues regarding the potential societal and ethical implications of synthetic biology. Forum discussions take approximately an hour and a half, are targeted at older audiences (16+), and are often most successful as a separate event marketed to adults in a quiet space. Facilitated by educators, Building with Biology forums are adaptable and allow scientists to participate alongside members of the public to promote conversations about synthetic biology.

To see the list of pilot hands-on activities and forums presented during Summer 2015 Building with Biology pilot events at eight museums across the United States, visit Year 1 Pilot Events & Activities.

Summer 2015 Building with Biology pilot forum at Museum of Science

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The Multi-Site Public Engagement with Science-Synthetic Biology (Innovations in Development) project is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL 1421179. Any opinions, findings, or conclusions expressed in this material are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.